Shaq stormed the public opinion: Praising Angel Reese as “the future”, slanted Caitlin Clark, sparking intense controversy

In a shocking speech on sports television last night, the legendary NBA Shaquille O’Neal exploded social networks for praising the “ultimate” for Angel Reese, calling her “the future of WNBA”, and letting go of Caitlin Clark – Ban Ban Being is being acclaimed by the media.

“Angel is a true warrior. She not only has the bravery of the field, but also has the temperament of a champion. If WNBA wants to develop, they should start building around her,” Shaq said in the programInside the NBA. “Còn những người khác… họ có thể ném bóng từ xa, nhưng bóng rổ không chỉ có highlight và spotlight.”

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This speech quickly spreads strongly on social networks, especially in the context of Caitlin Clark is the “hottest” name of the WNBA 2025 season, with the sales of the top -led shirt, the number of fans soared and expensive advertising contracts.

Caitlin Clark’s fans could not hide his indignation. Many people think that Shaq is “blatant” just because of the close relationship with Angel Rese – who once called him “uncle in the profession”. An account on X (old Twitter) wrote:“Shaq is destroying sports spirit. Instead of honoring both, he chose to lower a young female athletes who are inspiring.”

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However, many supporters of Shaq, saying that it is time for the media to pay attention to what Angel Reese does: from helping Chicago Sky overturn the game in many important matches, to the spirit of resilient competition despite being under public pressure.

Sports analyst Monica Rivers said: “Shaq is not completely wrong. Reese has the style of playing fire, hard defense and a real leader. But putting her up and lowering the Clark will only divide fans.”

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Meanwhile, both Angel Rese and Caitlin Clark kept silent before the storm of public opinion. However, both will confront directly in the upcoming match between Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever – and this promises to not only be a simple football match, but the place where both of them prove that AI is really “the future of WNBA”.